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One of the big issues is how India's social system has changed. Under the caste system, people's fates were predetermined, but they were happy, believing they belonged somewhere. However, the new social structure promises the possibility of social...

Balram frequently discusses the issues of social mobility in the new social hierarchy of India. Having idolized Vijay from childhood, Balram recognizes the possibility of moving up in the world, but has to confront the reality of such movement...

The title is taken from the nickname that the character Balram is given when he demonstrates remarkable intelligence and reading skill. White tigers are extremely rare and Balram begins to feel that he is so special that he then begins to act in...